Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS
985A3703/18/1998601044The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application. *yc06/23/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
9521210/01/199546478The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
985A2903/18/1998601036Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc06/23/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
985A3803/18/1998601045Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc06/23/1998

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA93020FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/28/199309/23/1994PARKING BRAKE FAILURE94V169002
 There is no summary currently available
EA93020FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/28/199309/23/1994PARKING BRAKE FAILURE94V169001
 There is no summary currently available
EA93020FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/28/199309/23/1994PARKING BRAKE FAILURE94V169000
 There is no summary currently available
PE93015FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/09/199307/27/1993PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
PE94004FORD MOTOR COMPANY01/25/199404/29/1994HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
 Brakes not stopping vehicle properly.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
03/24/1997
 Abs brakes, when brakes are applied, experienced extended stopping distance, and brake pedal became very soft. in for repairs, will provide repair voucher. *ak
412/01/1991
 The performance of the brake is not that good . tt *jb
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10/22/1998310/24/1993
 When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. owner has to downshift and use emergency brake to stop. brake calipers had to be rplaced and defect still exists. defect mainly occurs on declines. *ak
 When traveling the power assist belt came off, causing loss of power steering/power brakes and loss of vehicle control, resulting in a near accident. consumer has contacted the dealer. dealer has replaced parts. please provide any further details. *ak
412/01/1991
 The performance of the brake is not that good . tt *jb
 Had braking system replaced because of vibration while braking. tt
12/19/1994
 Fan belt comes off; causing loss of power steering/brakes; snapped bolt that holds idle pulley. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
09/08/19944
 Warped front brake rotors/pads, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
10/22/1998310/24/1993
 When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and vehicle does not stop. owner has to downshift and use emergency brake to stop. brake calipers had to be rplaced and defect still exists. defect mainly occurs on declines. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
02/01/1996
 Pe96-005, rear brake failure, adjuster fell off, went through the drum, causing a lockup and loss of brakes. *ak
01/07/19941
 Replaced rear brake shoes/drums. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
11/10/1994207/11/1992
 Brake pedal pulsates.